Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitHub is the global home for developers, providing an AI-powered platform to build and deliver secure software. The Partner Skilling Program Manager will drive the global partner skilling and readiness strategy, ensuring partners are equipped to sell and deliver GitHub solutions effectively. This role involves designing and executing technical readiness programs, collaborating with various teams, and improving partner enablement infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global partner skilling strategy for GSIs, RSIs, CSPs, and GitHub-only partners, ensuring both onboarding and ongoing development are impactful and scalable.
• Drive partner readiness by equipping sales and technical teams with foundational GitHub product knowledge, value messaging, and the ability to leverage GitHub and Microsoft’s combined resources.
• Champion partner attainment of GitHub Product Certifications and Partner Sales Credentials, embedding continuous sales and technical sales skilling into partner enablement frameworks.
• Oversee the design and delivery of partner-focused skilling content for strategic events, including GitHub Partner Kick-Off (PKO) and Partner Day Zero at GitHub Universe, positioning GitHub as a trusted advisor in partner success.
• Direct GitHub’s enablement presence across Microsoft bootcamps, training programs, and partner channels, ensuring consistent integration and maximum impact.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across GitHub Learn, Microsoft Training & Enablement, Sales, Product, and Marketing to align partner skilling efforts with global business priorities and growth objectives.
• Guide the development and governance of partner-facing enablement assets—including playbooks, pitch decks, competitive insights, and customer case studies—ensuring accuracy, scalability, and relevance.
• Curate and deliver high-impact enablement experiences such as partner summits, webinars, and bootcamps that scale readiness, accelerate adoption, and strengthen partner influence in the market.
• Partner with data and insights teams to establish clear metrics for certification attainment, learning engagement, and partner readiness ROI.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GitHub’s global partner enablement infrastructure, aligning content, systems, and data with Microsoft’s Partner Skilling and Worldwide Learning ecosystem.

Skills

• 7+ years experience in training facilitation, training design and development, adult learning theory, instructional design, enablement, or equivalent field
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Psychology, or a related field AND 5+ years experience in training facilitation, training design and development, adult learning theory, instructional design, enablement, or equivalent field
• OR Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Learning and Development, or related field AND 3+ years experience in training facilitation, training design and development, adult learning theory, instructional design, enablement, or equivalent field
• OR equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of partner ecosystems, particularly within Microsoft’s Global Partner Solutions (GPS) or Worldwide Learning (WWL) organizations.
• Proven success in leading global enablement or training initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Experience designing or implementing certification programs, sales enablement frameworks, or technical bootcamps at scale.
• 9+ years experience in training facilitation, training design and development, adult learning theory, instructional design, enablement, or equivalent field
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Psychology, or a related field AND 7+ years experience in training facilitation, training design and development, adult learning theory, instructional design, enablement, or equivalent field
• OR Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Learning and Development, or related field AND 5+ years experience in training facilitation, training design and development, adult learning theory, instructional design, enablement, or equivalent field
• OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience using learning technologies and learning management systems.
• Experience working within or alongside Microsoft’s partner ecosystem (GSIs, RSIs, or CSPs).
• Knowledge of learning experience platforms (LMS/LXP), certification frameworks, and digital skilling technologies.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and enablement best practices.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Stock

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